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G. L. JAEGER & A. PABER DU PA'UR.

MANUFACTURE OF GELLOASES. No. 296.288. Patented Apr. 1 1884.

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G. L. JAEGE'R 811A. FABER DU FAUR. MANUFACTURE 0E OELL OASES. No. 296,298. Patented Apr. 1, 1884.

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INVENTORS Ccuslwll .3 0.6 c}, w MLO'LS 3? 03b m 6m)? om BY K W ATTORNEYS The feeding of the web D to its place before severing it, as just described, is important, because it insures the proper reception of the strip by the part intended to receive it, and this feature can be used to advantage in other machines.

The extent of the intermittent motion of the longitudinal-strip feed-rollersF F is varied by a reduction therein after a sufficient number of cross-strips have been interlocked with the longitudinal strips to form a cell-casesay after every seventh cross-strip-the time inter vals of motion of such rollers being, however, left regular to preserve the proper relation to the cross-strip feed-rollers I I, and previous to each variation in such motion of thelongitudinal-strip feedrollers F F, and between the periods thereof, the longitudinal strips are cut or severed to form a cell-case by reciprocating knives O, which are arranged at a point in termediate of the cross -strip -interlocking mechanism and the guides H. By this method of severing the longitudinal strips, the projecting ends 9, Fig. 5, of the cell-cases are rendered short in comparison with the length ofspace between the cross-strips, and hence the loss of material is avoided, while by the position of the knives 0 they allow the proper movement of the longitudinal strips.

The distance between the die G and the point where the cross-strips are interlocked with the longitudinal strips is equal to or a multiple of the length of one cell-casenamel y, a multiple of a b, Fig. 5the variation in the intermittent feed motion imparted to the longitudinal strip being so timed or regulated that the crosscuts or slots produced in such strips after one variation of motion shall be presented to the cross-strips after a succeeding variation thereof, and hence the proper adjustment of the longitudinal strips to the crossstrip is insured relatively to the short ends of the cell-cases. To allow of compensatingfor any inaccuracy in feeding the longitudinal strips, the distance between the die G and the stripinterlocking point is made adjustable within certain limits by arranging such die to move in ways G, which are adj ustably secured to the machine-frame. The relative operation of the parts described is as follows: Assuming that the leading end of l the web D has been properly crosscut or slotted, the cross-strip feedrollers IIact on the web to advance it the required distance to interlock the leading end of the web with the longitudinal strips. The cross-strip-forming die J then acts on the web named, while the longitudinal-stripforming die G acts on the web B, the longitudinal-strip cutters E Eand feed-rollers F F in the meantime remaining stationary. Then, when both dies J G and the cross-strip feed-rollers I I have ceased to act, the longitudinal-strip cutters and feed-rollers are brought into opera tion to cut and advance the proper web, and so on.

At a point in rear of the cross-strip-interlocking mechanism is arranged .a reciprocating lever-frame, L, comprising a blade, N, which strikes against the top edge of successive cross-strips between the periods at which wardly in the direction of the motion of the longitudinal strips, and by this means a tendency is given to such strips to advance by gravity.

- For the purpose of producing the described motions of the parts, the following means are used, it being, however, understood that the same may be modified in known ways: A driving-shaft, P, is provided with a crank, P, Fig. 2, to which is connected one arm of an elbow-lever, P the other arm of which carries a push-pawl, P engaging a toothed wheel, 1?, which is is geared with the shaft of one of the longitudinal-strip feed-rollers F F, these rollers being geared together and with the rotary cutters E E. One tooth of the wheel I? is shortened, the remainder being of equal length, and hence such wheel is moved a reduced distance by the action of the pawl P once in each revolution thereof,with a corresponding effect on the feed-rollers. With the drivingshaft P is geared a counter-shaft, Q, Figs. l and 4., which carries two cams, Q Q, one acting on the longitudinal-strip cutting or slotting die G, and the other acting on the stock 0 of the knives O, aspring, O counteracting the cam last named, which is brought into play at the proper periods by a lever, Q engaging a cam, Q, which also is geared with the driving-shaft P. Vith the driving-shaft P is also geared a cam, R, which engages a lever, B, carrying a pushpawl, R for actuating a toothed wheel, R mounted on the shaft of one of the cross-strip feed-rollers I I, such cam and a fellow cam mounted on the same shaft, R also acting on a spring-retracted slide-rod, R, connected to the cross-strip-forming die J. On the cam-shaft R are mounted additional cams, S, which serve to liftthe bottoming-frame L off from the cross-strips, such frame descending by gravity.

If desired,the longitudinal-strip cutting or slotting die G may be omitted, and a rotary cutter, U, Fig. 6, be used to slot as well as to cut the strips from the web B; but in this case the strips should be alternately conducted over and under a roller, U, for separating them from each other. Previously-prepared longitudinal strips as well as cross-strips may also be intermittingly fed by feed-rollers or other mechanism; and, if desirable, the flat or hori zontal portions of the guides H maybe arranged at different levels, oneoverlapping the other,

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to allow the guides to be made of increased What we claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In the manufacture ofcell-cases from conl senting the longitudinal strips, and similar tinuous longitudinal strips and from crossstrips, the step herein described, consisting in presenting such continuous longitudinal strips with an intermittent motion and interlocking therewith the cross-strips while said longitudinal strips are stationary.

2. In the manufacture of cell-cases from continuous longitudinal strips and from crossstrips, the step herein described, consisting in presenting such longitudinal strips with an intermittent motion, and between the periods of such motion, and while said longitudinal strips are stationary, both interlocking therewith the cross-strips and forming therein crosseuts or slots to receive the cross-strips.

3. The within-described method of making cell cases, which consists in presenting a series of longitudinal strips with an intermittent motion Varying in extent, interlocking therewith successive cross-strips, and severing the longitudinal strips between the periods of such motion previous to each variation therein.

4. In the manufacture of cell-cases, the step herein described, consisting in feeding to and partially interlocking in its place the leading end of a continuous web before cutting it.

5. The within-described method of making cell-cases,which consists in presenting a series of continuous longitudinal strips interlocking.

therewith the leading end of a continuous Web, severing the latterat the proper point to form a crossstrip, bottoming the cross-strip, and severing the longitudinal strips into the proper length for a case.

6. In a machine for making cell-cases from a series of continuous longitudinal strips and cross-strips, a mechanism, substantially as described, for presenting the longitudinal strips with an intermittent motion of varying extent at regular intervals, in combination with a mechanism, substantially as described, for

interlocking the cross-strips with the longitudinal strips at similar intervals, substantially as and for the purpose described.

, 7. In a machine for making cell-cases from aseries of continuous longitudinal strips and cross-strips, the combination of intermittinglyoperating mechanism for forming and premechanism for forming and interlocking the crossstrips while said longitudinal strips are stationary, substantially as and for the purpose described.

8. In a machine for making cell-cases from a series of continuous longitudinal strips and cross-strips, the combination of intermittinglyoperating mechanism, substantially as described, for presenting the longitudinal strips,

similar mechanism for interlocking the 'crossstrips with the longitudinal strips, guides for turning the longitudinal strips from a flat to an upright position, and reciprocating cutters, arranged at a point intermediate of the stripinterlocking mechanism and the guides, to act on the longitudinal strips, substantially as and for the purpose described.

9. In a machine for making cell-cases from a series of continuous longitudinal strips and cross-strips, the combination of rotary cutters for producing the. longitudinal strips, intermittingly-operating feed-rollers for advancing the longitudinal strips, guides for turning the longitudinal strips from a flat to an upright position, and a reciprocating die, arranged at a point intermediate of the feed-rollers and guides, to act on the longitudinal strips, substantially as and for the purpose described.

10. In a machine for making cell-cases from a serious of continuous longitudinal strips andcrossstrips, the combination of intermittingly-operating mechanism, substantially as described, for presenting the longitudinal strips, similar'mechanism for interlocking the crossstrips with the longitudinal strips, and a bottoming mechanism, substantially as described, arranged at a point in rear of such interlocking mechanism, to act on the cross.

strips between the periods at which the strippresenting mechanism operates, substantially as and for the purpose described.

In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

GUSTAV L. JAEGER. [L. s.] ADOLF FABER DU FAUR. [L s] \Vitnesses:

W. HAUFF, E. F. KAsTENHUBER. 

